Swarming is a joyful time for the bees, when half the colony leaves the nest with the old laying queen to find a new home... ...leavi...

Mouse nest ( Apodemus  spp.) A diligent mouse found a cosy winter hideaway in one of the hives, heated by several thousand bees with pl...

Following Simpson's lead I've decided to have a try at this beekeeping thing. During a busy field season it means I get home even la...